The Reorganization of Corporations: Systems-Theoretical Observations of Planned Change Paperback – J

This book examines corporate reorganization from a systems-theoretical perspective, analyzing planned organizational change within large corporate groups. Drawing on social systems theory, the author explores how complex organizations observe themselves, process decisions, and attempt structural transformation.

Rather than treating reorganization as a purely technical or managerial exercise, the book interprets it as a communicative process shaped by internal dynamics, power structures, and institutional constraints. It investigates how change initiatives are framed, implemented, and stabilized within corporate systems, highlighting the tensions between strategic intention and systemic self-reference.

Aschenbach argues that planned change in large corporations is less a linear intervention and more an interaction between governance structures, decision programs, and organizational identity. The work contributes to management theory by linking corporate restructuring practices with sociological systems theory, offering a reflective and analytical approach to understanding enterprise transformation.